I started working as a Java programmer many years ago, but for the last 12 years, my work has focused on development with PHP using the Symfony framework. During this time, I have had the opportunity to observe the growth of PHP and Symfony, and I feel very fortunate to have participated in very interesting projects with a team made up of wonderful people.

I am passionate about the blockchain sector and how web3 and decentralized applications can change many industries, not just finance. I am self-learning how to program smart contracts and how to apply them in various sectors such as finance, real estate, and even democratic participation. I have participated in 3 hackathons organized by the Stellar Foundation, where we had to create a contract/application and deploy it on their Soroban platform. This has provided me with knowledge about the blockchain ecosystem, and I have had the opportunity to see the work of other fantastic developers.

I am one of those who believes that continuous learning is the best approach to face a rapidly evolving and constantly changing world, especially in the field of technology.

I also try to contribute my bit to the community, as I deeply believe in the open-source philosophy. You can read some of my articles or see my code projects at the following links:

Articles: https://dev.to/icolomina

Code: https://github.com/icolomina?tab=repositories